The color of the crystal is not only about the apperance, it affects the properties that the crystal holds. Each color and type of crytals has different "powers" if youd like to think of it in that way. According to Simon and Sue Lilly "Our reaction to color is insttinctive and cannot be controlled" (The Essential Guide to Crystals. pg.12, Watkins Publishing, 2018). Everyone is different and percienvess different things and cannot help but be drawn to what we may need and color is the main facotor in that.
| Color | Description |
|---|---|
| Black | Grounding |
| Brown | Enabling |
| Red | Energizing |
| Orange | Releasing |
| Yellow | Organizing |
| Green | Balancing |
| Blue | Communicating |
| Indigo | Cooling |
| Violet | Integrating |
| Pink | Accepting |
| White | Cleansing |
| Clear | Clarifying |
Birthstones play another role within different categories of crystals. Each birth month is given related crystals that are considered their birthstones. These stones are supposed to be powerful and connected to those who were born in the retaining month. A lot of people do not know the reasoning behind why theier birthstone is a diamond or emerald they just liek the color of the gem.
| Zodiac Sign | Birthstones |
|---|---|
| Aries (March 21st - April 19th) | Carnelian, Bloodstone, Jasper, and Diamond |
| Taures (April 20th - May 20th) | Tourmaline, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, and Emerald. |
| Gemini (May 21st - June 20th) | Aquamarine, Citrine, Chrysocolla, Tiger;s Eye, and Pearl |
| Cancer (June 21st - Jult 22nd) | Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, and Emerald |
| Leo (July 23rd - August 22nd) | Ruby, Heliodor, Sunstone, and Clear Quartz |
| Virgo (August 23rd - September 22nd) | Sapphire, Peridot, Carnelion, and Citrine |
| Libra (September 23rd - October 22nd) | Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Aventurine, and Peridot |
| Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st) | Obsidian, Herkimer Diamond, Topaz, and Aquamarine |
| Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21st) | Blue Quartz. Amethyst, Malachite, and Turqouoise |
| Capricorn (December 22nd - Janruary 19th) | Jet, Black Onyx, Clear Quartz, and Black Tourmalline |
| Aquarious (Janruary 20th - Febuary 18th) | Amethyst, Sapphire, Chaledony, and Garnet |
| Pisces (Febuary 19th - March 20th) | Turquoise, Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Aquamarine |